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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1890
Page
4
Veins of a historical newspaper item listing subscription rates for the Velcial Paper of the County. In-advance pricing, per copy, six months, and advertising rate note. Notes may reflect unclear OCR but conveys rate structure and out-of-county mailing terms.
The House passes the Morrill pension bill authorizing the Interior Secretary to place on the pension rolls veterans aged 60 or over with at least ninety days service in the Civil War, with monthly rates of eight dollars for disability and eight dollars for widows reaching age 60, plus ongoing pensions for other eligible survivors and invalids. The piece also covers election method debates for county offices, favoring primary elections over conventions due to integrity and direct public input, with examples cited from Cape County.
A citational discussion on party unity and reform slogans, praising Congressman Walker for proposing a income tax bill and arguing that steady, experienced legislators achieve results. It notes court proceedings in St Genevieve with Judge Fox praised for integrity and capability, praising local governance and the district’s leadership.
Fragmented wartime era commentary discusses census manipulation fears to gain seats, German influence in U.S. and labor unrest. Mentions Missouri politics, Senator Voorhees speech sales, Jeff Chandler bid, Clayton-Breckenridge inquiry, and Oklahoma Negro destitution concerns amid national election climate.
Supreme Court declares liquor may be legally sold in Town by the barrel key or bottle if sold in the original package.
The Trenton Register argues that the prohibition ruling will boost liquor sales in Towa and Kansas and predicts Mr. Walker should be returned to Congress, asserting such outcome is certain.
The Missouri Cul tivator urges support for two bills pushed by Rep James P Walker seen as just for farmers and laborers The President vows to veto any free coinage silver bill and only two ne bills have been vetoed since inauguration A Bollinger County Democratic committee meeting set May 24 for township elections and organization with Marble Hill hosting a state convention May 31 and additions for precincts and appointments.
A list of Missouri governors and acting governors from St Anglo 1761 through Claiborne Jackson circa 1800 and other mid 19th century leaders. The record notes incomplete dates for some terms and praises the current administration as strong.
A historical roll lists Missouri governors or acting figures with years for Hamilton KR, Gamble, 1861. Flember, 1864. McClung, 1868. Brown, 1870. Woodson, 1872. Hardin, 1874. Phelps, 1876. Crittenden, 1880. Marmaduke, 1884. Morehouse acting 187? and Francis 1880. The sequence spans mid to late 19th century political leadership.
A mass meeting of the Republicans of Lorance Township is called for Saturday May 10 at 10 oclock at the courthouse in Marble Hill Bollinger County Missouri. Delegates will be elected to the County Republican Convention on May 24 to select a new County Central Committee and delegates to State Congressional and Senatorial Conventions. By order of the Republican Central Committee.
A mass meeting of the Union Labor party will be held in the Marble Hill courthouse on the first of May to elect new committeemen and perfect organization. The aim is to prepare to wage a campaign against monopolies and the two corrupt old parties. Fair-minded men are invited to attend. Patek Amey, chairman, and Wol. Wreirrowenr, Susty, are listed.
The Board of Directors of Marble Fill Public School will select teachers for the periodal and primary department for Whetoo. On Saturday the sixth May 1800 all applicants must exhibit a ten certificate. Clerk.
A rosewood cubic chronometer once aboard the Polaris, saved from Arctic ice in 1871, is now in Edson Brnce's custody. Captain Hall sheltered it, then perished, leaving the piece buried for four winters. Sir George Nares later retrieved it, delivering a near perfect timepiece that loses only one second in twenty four hours.
The County Court of Bellinger Missouri offers two live dollars reward for the apprehension and arrest of the person or persons who murdered an unidentified infant near the St Louis Tron Mountain and Southern Railway two miles northwest of Latesville. An additional reward of one hundred dollars is offered by Hollinger County for the same arrest. Judge names include Louis Mayer and other jurors.
Notice from Commissioner W A Dunn stating public examinations will be held in Marble Till on the 4th Thursday and the following Friday and Saturday each month. Teachers are requested to meet on those days. No private examinations will be given.
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